One Dead, Two to Go
by Elena Hartwell
ONE DEAD TWO TO GO is a well-written fast-paced story that kept me fully engaged from beginning to end. It’s one of those stories where you get to the end of a chapter and think, “Okay, just a few more pages.” And the next thing you know, you’ve read three more chapters.
~Readeropolis
This is the first book I’ve read of Elena Hartwell, but I have to say I liked this funny and interesting case, I will keep a close eye to the new Eddie Shoes cases, I loved this character!
~Varietats
The story is well written and fast paced, hooking me from the first page, but it was the humor that delighted me most.
~The Power of Words
This one though was a star. I loved that this was a bit more of a thrill ride than I expected and thought it was very refreshing.
~Turning the Pages
An occasional touch of silliness and humor make this an enjoyable light mystery and a great start to a new series.
~Cassidy’s Bookshelves
One Dead, Two to Go (An Eddie Shoes Mystery)
Series: Eddie Shoes Mystery (Book 1)
Publisher: Camel Press (April 15, 2016)
Paperback: 240 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1603813112
E-Book ASIN: B01DURRHSM
Synopsis
Private Investigator Edwina “Eddie Shoes” Schultz’s most recent job has her parked outside a seedy Bellingham hotel, photographing her quarry as he kisses his mistress goodbye. This is the last anyone will see of the woman… alive. Her body is later found dumped in an abandoned building. Eddie’s client, Kendra Hallings, disappears soon after. Eddie hates to be stiffed for her fee, but she has to wonder if Kendra could be in trouble too. Or is she the killer?
Eddie usually balks at matters requiring a gun, but before she knows it, she is knee-deep in dangerous company, spurred on by her card-counting adrenaline-junkie mother who has shown up on her doorstep fresh from the shenanigans that got her kicked out of Vegas. Chava is only sixteen years older than Eddie and sadly lacking in parenting skills. Her unique areas of expertise, however, prove to be helpful in ways Eddie can’t deny, making it hard to stop Chava from tagging along.
Also investigating the homicide is Detective Chance Parker, new to Bellingham’s Major Crimes unit but no stranger to Eddie. Their history as a couple back in Seattle is one more kink in a chain of complications, making Eddie’s case more frustrating and perilous with each tick of the clock.
About The Author
After twenty years in the theater, Elena Hartwell turned her dramatic skills to fiction. Her first novel, One Dead, Two to Go introduces Eddie Shoes, private eye. Called “the most fun detective since Richard Castle stumbled into the 12th precinct,” by author Peter Clines, I’DTale Magazine stated, “this quirky combination of a mother-daughter reunion turned crime-fighting duo will captivate readers.”
In addition to her work as a novelist, Elena teaches playwriting at Bellevue College and tours the country to lead writing workshops.
When she’s not writing or teaching, her favorite place to be is at the farm with her horses, Jasper and Radar, or at her home, on the middle fork of the Snoqualmie River in North Bend, Washington, with her husband, their dog, Polar, and their trio of cats, Jackson, Coal Train, and Luna, aka, “the other cat upstairs.” Elena holds a B.A. from the University of San Diego, a M.Ed. from the University of Washington, Tacoma, and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia.
Webpage –Â http://www.elenahartwell.com
Facebook –Â https://www.facebook.com/ElenaHartwellAuthor/
Twitter – Â https://twitter.com/Elena_Hartwell
Blog –Â http://www.arcofawriter.com
GoodReads –Â https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3975429.Elena_Hartwell,
Pinterest –Â https://www.pinterest.com/emhartwell/
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Thank-you for bringing this new to me author.
Tough line of work, Eddie
Thank you so much for the giveaway of print books and especially this one as it sounds so good!
New author. New series. Looks like a great read So I am hoping. Thanks for the intro. The post. And for the chance to get it sooner. Rather than later
Sounds like a good one! Love small town mysteries.
Have added this to my TBR list and can’t wait to read it.
I’ve added this book to my Goodreads want to read list. I do love a good mystery plus the title makes me think of a song and the old TV show with Jackie Gleason and the Honeymooners.
Looks like an awesome read! HAVE to get the book 🙂
All those years in the theater have helped add to your stories.
That gives a whole new meaning to getting “stiffed” on a payment!